Purchase Solution

Necessary & proper laws needed to carry out its delegated powers

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

Chief Justice John Marshall emphasized that the Constitution gave Congress the power to make all "necessary and proper laws" needed to carry out its delegated powers. How did the necessary and proper clause apply to the case of McCulloch v. Maryland? What was the impact of this clause on the scope of federal power?

Purchase this Solution

Solution Summary

The expert determines the necessary and proper laws needed to carry out its delegated powers.

Solution Preview

McCulloch v. Maryland was a landmark case in increasing the scope of federal power. This was a case challenging the constitutionality of the national bank, and it was upheld by John Marshall's Supreme Court. Marshall's majority opinion admitted that the Constitution limited the powers of the Federal government, but maintained that, within its delegated powers, the Federal government was supreme, and trumped the authority of state and/or local governments.

This ...

Purchase this Solution


Free BrainMass Quizzes
Ancient Ghana

This quiz tests students' knowledge about the ancient kingdom of Ghana (Africa).

Native American Removal

This quiz covers the history surrounding the Indian Removal Act of 1830.

America Joins the World 1900-1939

This quiz will test your knowledge on America's emergence into the world beginning from the 20th century until the start of WWII

US World History Test I

Discusses the events that happen during the 15th through the 19th Century.

African Nationalism and Independence

Students can test their knowledge about African nationalism and independence.